The Military Academy, established since 1790, is a public military higher education establishment, accredited and integrated into the national higher education system, preparing highly qualified Army and Republican National Guard Officers to lead in uncertainty and risk situations, in response to national defense and security requirements, through teaching, research and community support activities.

This page is dedicated to our international students’ applicants and investigators, providing information on:

Master Degree Study Cicles

Master Degree Study Cicles

The Military Academy provides master degree study cicles, fully compliant with Bologna Process rules, independently or in cooperation with other relevant academic institutions, in four major areas, Military Sciences, Management and Administration and Engineering and Medical and Health Sciences.

To find out more about the Military Academy Master Degree study cicles, please access the Integrated Master Degree page.

Post-Graduate Studies

Post-Graduate Studies

The Military Academy provides post-graduate education opportunities for civilian and military applicants, on defense and security areas of interest, through master and PhD level courses, specifically related with Leadership, Information Warfare and History, Defense and Security Studies.

To find out more about the Military Academy Post-Graduate Studies, please access the Post-Graduated Studies page.

Research and Development

Research and Development

The Military Academy Research Center (CINAMIL), promotes and conducts research and development (R&D) projects, in cooperation with other national and international relevant scientific and academic institutions, producing and sharing scientific knowledge, specifically in the defense and security area of interest..

To find out more about the CINAMIL activities and projects, please access the Investigation page.

Military Academy International Program

Military Academy International Program

The Military Academy International Program aims to enhance cultural, scientific and technical cooperation, through international exchange with similar academic institutions, in order to deepen bilateral and multilateral relationships, mainly directed to the Euro-Atlantic area of interest and also the Portuguese speaking countries.

This program comprises activities ranging from visits to teachers and students exchange, following four main pillars: